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This high-quality Chablis drinks above village level with excellent concentration, texture and complexity. It shows both mineral tension and round leesiness with fruits such as apple, nectarine, preserved lemon and peach joining savory stone and herb notes. Crisp but in no way, sharp, this attractive Chablis is beyond classic.

Classic and pretty aromas of flowers, green pear, melon and lime blossoms introduce you to this wine. It has the lightest touch of sweetness, but the zippy and clean flavors keep it incredibly refreshing. Melons, pears, peppercorn and minerality can be found on the palate.

Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of poached peaches, spiced apples, and flowers with a supple, tangy, medium body and a polished engaging, long finish with shades of golden kiwi citrus salad and honeyed green apples with no oak flavor.

From the Producer: "A classically bright Finger Lakes Riesling, with vibrant citrus and fresh green herbal notes on a light and refreshing frame, finishing with slate and lemon curd. While good to keep for another five to eight years, this wine can be enjoyed immediately with roasted poultry, poached fish with citrus and ginger, a vegetarian curry, or fine aged cheeses."

Medium-plus aromas of orange, golden apple, green melon, talc, and fresh herbs. Generous weight and roundness on the palate with balanced, lively acidity. Flavors echo the aromas along with apricot and orange rind

Aromas of pear, white peach, honeysuckle and melon. On the palate this wine has a creamy mousse that gives elegance to its flavors: green melon, white flowers, Asian pear, and soft citrus. If you want a dry sparkling wine that is tasty and a bit different this is your choice!

Aromas are fresh with notes of pear, jasmine and citrus. More citrus fruits appear on the palate, complemented by pear, lemon peel, jasmine flowers and savory herbs. It is medium in body with medium plus acidity and medium finish.

This is off-dry to semi-dry with notes of pear, ripe honeydew melon, lime candy and savory flavors. It is rounder in texture, but finishes with a lightness that keeps it refreshing.

Ravines Dry Riesling is a unique and elegant expression of the Finger Lakes terroir. Delicate yet complex on with white flowers mingled with pear, apple and citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity.

Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and some pithy character. The wine has a fresh, mineral finish.

This is round and rich with classic Viognier flavors of apricot, apple blossom, and orange peel. As the weather cools, you’ll enjoy this full-bodied wine with its pleasant bitterness and long finish.

Aromas of apple, pear and butterscotch introduce this wine. The palate offers lightly caramelized apples, baked pears, citrus and wood spice. It is medium weight, juicy and round with fresh acidity and a long, toasty finish.

This is a great-value dry Riesling. Aromas of peach, yellow apple and chamomile lead to a medium weight Riesling with both yellow and green apples, apple skin, quince, some apricot and peach. It offers good density and at the same time, it's high acid and zingy. Very tasty.

Aromas include lemon/lime, yellow apple, and slatey-minerality. Succulent white peach flavors with more fresh mineral, grilled pineapple, and a touch of menthol are supported by fresh, mouth-watering acidity on the palate.

From the Producer: "This wine reflects the substance and diversity of southeast Seneca Lake. It fermented in both vats and old oak (228 liter Burgundy barrels and demi-muids) with indigenous yeasts for several months, as is typical of our wines. Combining aromas of mineral and fruit: mango, jasmine, flint, it delivers a balanced texture, straightforward while being both long and soft."

This is wonderfully complex with flavors of toasted creme brulee, hazelnut, butterscotch and hay. Enjoy the depth of superb white Burgundy.

The aromas are flinty with honey, orange blossom and white stone fruit notes. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a long ripening period in mild conditions and has the effect of good ripe flavors and fresher acidity than in previous years.

From the producer: "Our signature Riesling is vibrant and aromatic, featuring the distinctive minerality that has become our trademark. Fragrant essence of spring blossoms sets the stage for a succulent palate of early fruit, balanced with a refreshing crispness, revealing the true qualities of the Riesling grape. A brilliant texture carries into a lingering finish, in a wine that accommodates a wide range of food."

From the producer: "Expressive style with dominant characters of grapefruit, lime and star fruit notes. The crisp acidity enhances the distinct Keuka Lake minerality."

Quite aromatic with depth and weight, offering notes of poached pears, almond, white flowers, and light citrus. The wine is creamy and round in the mouth, with bright but moderate acidity, golden apple, buttercream, fresh herbs, a touch of minerality and lovely balance. Medium plus in body, medium in length.

The 2018 shows off a golden color with hints of botrytis on nose and palate. It is medium plus in weight, with apricot, honey, peach and baked apple, but despite these ripe fruits, it remains dry. Good concentration and juicy acidity lead to a finish of orchard pie fruits and baking spice.

Medium-plus aromas of tangerine, dried apricot, chalk, chamomile flowers and certain salinity. Medium in body with round texture and refreshing acidity. The aromas translate onto flavors with the addition of pear, ginger skin, white flowers and a lot more minerality. Medium-plus on the finish.

Aromas of fresh cooked peaches and lush apricot alongside a touch of citrus and crème brulee .On the palate the aromas turn into flavors with the addition of green apple and crisp minerality. It is medium-plus in body with medium-plus acidity and a long finish.

Slightly toasty aromas mingle with ripe peach and pear notes. This wine is rich and round without being cloying. Yellow apple, quince, peach and nectarine follow on the palate.

Delicate stone fruit, glazed green pears, apple candy, white blossom, peach followed by strong minerality to provide a delightfully balanced mouthfeel. 

Notes of lime pith, petrol, apricot, and wet stone minerality mingle with a savory aroma. One the palate you will find medium acidity in the form of lime zest, green melon, apple peel, with some tannin structure and a persistent crisp finish.

This is a wine which shows both density and sharp precision. The flavors range from lemon and lemon peel to flower blossoms, nectarine, white peach, quince and apricot. There is zingy tartness as well as round and chewy elements in this complex Riesling. Some lightly singed fruit peel, minerality and stone combines with lime as well. Quality farming and winemaking is evident.

Light orchard fruits entice you to this wine. The palate is a little over medium weight with a candied sweetness that is in no way cloying. This still dances on the tongue with peach and a sweet juiciness, but nothing is baked. We love the fruit in this as it stays elegant and is super clean and fresh. Semi-dry.

This Chenin Blanc has a nose suggestive of spring flowers with hints of honeysuckle, all supported by balanced, clean acidity. Floral notes open to a mid-palate with tropical guava, citrus and melon flavors. The wine finishes dry and lingers long on the palate. 

This is high quality Gruner Veltliner with more density and depth than an entry level wine. It is succulent and juicy with attractive florality and notes of fennel, white peach, almond paste and coriander. The texture is waxy-creamy, yet still zippy.

This white Burgundy offers a light apple-cream-citrus combo on the nose. On the palate, it is mineral-driven with apple, stone and wood-spice notes melding seamlessly. Crisp and fresh at first, but with more air, touches of toast evolve. The finish is like fall apples, butter and understated oak. This is extremely versatile at the table--you'll want a sip after every bite of food because it provides that much relief and complement to all kinds of cuisine.

Very approachable chardonnay with soft apple and pear aromatics with some concentrated lemon notes. The palate has medium acidity with refreshing lemon zest on the finish and slight minerality.

This opens with soft Chardonnay aromas of golden apple, ripe pear, beeswax and a touch of floraity. Flavors are bright and round, lifted and fresh in this medium weight wine, dominated by orchard fruits with a touch of vanilla. Try pairing with vegetable terrine, creamy pastas, risotto, vegetable soups, and medium intensity cheeses.

Aromas are round and ripe with lemon zest, pear, apple, and almond paste. The palate is all about texture—creamy—as well as refined flavors. This dry white wine tastes of Asian pear, yellow apples, lemon zest, a hint of toast and mineral with stone fruit on the finish. Elegant and silky.

"White-flower aromas and rich citrus and kiwi flavors give this wine tight dryness and layers of acidity. It is young, packed with fruit that needs to soften. Drink from 2022." - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast 89pts

Complex and fresh aromas of guava, apricot, the juicy flavors of Granny Smith apple and yellow peach are present, along with bright acidity and a crisp finish. Lemon curd, and slightly toasted caramelized nectarine can all be found, along with notes of fresh ground cloves and cinnamon. It is medium in body with a long finish.

This local Alsatian blend of co-fermented Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer is aromatic! Tropical fruits and orchard fruits jump from the glass and the palate echoes the nose. This white wine is ripe and medium bodied with peach, lychee, pear, pineapple, mango, apple, some light floral notes and melon. 

A very attractive crisp bouquet with spring flowers, lychee, jasmine and Asian pear. This blend dances in your palate with an attractive initial freshness, a dry wine with complex flavors and supple structure. Flavors of peach, rose petals, melon and meadow flowers are supported by fresh acidity.

The wine is a textbook example of Mâcon-Villages: one can find a lively bouquet of green apples and flowers (acacia is notable) and crisp, persistent, juicy green apple and melon fruit.

This is a dry Riesling from a single vineyard. The wine begins with notes of petrol and savory herbs and moves on to mineral notes and subtle Riesling fruit -- pear, apple and glazed citrus with herbs. It stays linear and focused with crisp acid that pairs well  a range of foods.

Aromas of citrus, peach, apricot, white flowers and honeycomb. On the palate this dry wine is beautifully balanced with notes of stone fruit, minerals, flowers, quince, and apricot. It is medium in body and acidity. This wine is well-made and shows purity.

Notes of apple, pear and citrus are subtle on the nose. On the palate, the Viognier adds a touch of florality to go along with apple, stone fruit and citrus flavors. Clean and crisp with medium body and finish.

This unoaked Chardonnay offers lemon zest, apple, stone, and melon aromas. The palate is rounded with bright acidity and lots of fruit flavor but also a savory edge that includes. Good balance and length. Pair with white fish with citrus-based sauce, steamed clams with white wine and garlic, or with vegetarian plates such as potato dishes or roasted cauliflower.

Delicate, pretty aromas of apricot, lemon oil, quince, and white flowers. The palate is medium weight, refreshing, and clean, offering notes of rosewater, grapefruit, mineral, and citrus.

Lighter aromas of orchard fruits and a touch of melon lead to succulent pear, honeysuckle, and peach on the palate. Medium-weight with fresh lemony acidity; clean and tasty.

This is surprisingly aromatic, offering green melon, light florality, apricot, apple, pear, and citrus peel. The palate is full of energy and detail, rounded with lifting acidity. There’s fresh herbaceousness as well orchard fruit, with a green theme running throughout (think thyme, celery, lime, and Bartlett pear). The wine is medium bodied, and there’s a flash of white pepper on the long finish.

Aromas of lychee, rose petals, Asian pear, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate this medium-plus body wine is dry and lightly spicy (ginger root). The aromas translate onto exotic flavors. It has quite the long finish. This is a classic dry Alsatian Gewürztraminer.

Bright yellow with golden hues. Fresh and juicy, this delicate Chardonnay expresses aromas of apple, melon and peach combined with exquisite citrus notes. The palate is silky and vibrant with a long and mouthwatering finish.

Austrian Riesling-- super precise and clean, plenty of minerality, yet there is an attractive ripeness and fruit contribution. Baked apples, golden apples, glazed pears, orange zest are all present. This is fresh and crisp, yet with air, it turns rounded and mouthfilling with glazed orchard fruits and citrus all the way to the juicy finish.

Subtle orchard fruits are available on the nose. This wine is medium weight or a little more, softly textured, rounded and succulent with peach and apricot. Although it is dry, it shows a ripe sweetness of fruit. It would be appropriate for highly seasoned foods or cream sauces.

Bright and aromatic with red cherries, plum, violets, and wild herbs.  This is medium weight with red berry, plum fruit and a hint of black pepper, supported by a lovely framework of acid and balanced tannin. 

This wine is a bit meaty on the nose supported by red fruits. It's medium bodied and soft with red cherry, cranberry and touches of cinnamon. Refreshing acid makes this a food-friendly wine. 

"Fresh and direct with cherry fruit laced with subtle toasty vanilla, ending with a savory flicker." James Molesworth Wine Spectator score : 87

Dark berry fruits on the nose, think black currant and black raspberry mingle with light smoky notes and soft earth aromas. The palate is medium bodied with good medium structure and complexity. 

The nose offers pretty red fruits of cherry and raspberry, along with hints of truffle. This pale-colored Pinot Noir is light to medium weight, yet completely on point with its grape varietal and terroir. Red fruits of strawberry and raspberry join with spicy cinnamon notes in this clean, crisp, food-friendly red.

Red fruits of strawberries and ripe fruits are attractive on the nose. On the palate, it is medium weight with classic cherry fruitiness, vanilla and light spices on a smooth and elegant frame.

Bursting with dried red cherry and brambly fruits, this Primitivo (Zinfandel) offers aromas of coffee beans, dark chocolate, prunes, fruit cake and spices. The palate is rich and juicy with integrated tannins and flavors that echo the rich aromas.

This is a very pretty Oregon Pinot that shows attractive red fruits and elegant texture year after year. Nose of vanilla-cherry and herbed raspberry are the introduction to to a medium weight palate with plum, black cherry and tart blackberry flavors mixed with savory notes and cherry tea. The tannins are mid-weight with a supple roundness and the every=-present acidity keeps it lifted and refreshing for your next sip.

Lovely aromas of fresh cherry, pomegranate, raspberry, and toasty oak. Red fruit, especially cherry, dominates the palate, with a touch of blueberry and dark raspberry. The fruit is deftly balanced by light earth notes. Fresh, lively, lifted, and delicious!

This wine displays aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes. Bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish.

This concentrated, ripe and elegant pinot noir shows a host of red fruits, black cherry and cassis, rose petals, seductive truffle, red licorice and appealing earth notes. Medium weight with fine but thorough tannins and flavorful acidic lift, long finish with some minerality, tobacco and dried floral notes. This is a great value.

Lovely aromatics of tart forest fruits like cranberry, currants, red raspberry. There is a touch of earth as well. The palate is clean and mineral driven with lifted acid and balanced with some black tea notes.

Aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate introduce this Pinot Noir. Sultry tannins and balanced acidity support flavors of cola, lavender, exotic spice, and just a trace of vineyard terroir in a lasting, earthy finish.

Aromatics of blackberry, black cherry, black peppercorn and a hint of soil, along with a whiff of red fruit exuberance invite one to this elegant, medium weight Cabernet Franc. Similar flavors continue on the palate. Although there is crisp acidity, it fits perfectly with the stylish black fruits and allows the wine to straddle between foods as diverse as vegetables, white meat, cheese and red meat.

The wine begins with aromatics of black plums, pepper, oregano, and scorched earth.  On the palate this wine is medium-bodied with notes of black cherries, plums and a hint of leather. Notes of forest floor and licorice root add complexity to the long finish. 

Red fruited with strawberry leather, and dried raspberry with some black truffle notes. The palate is medium bodied and round with integrated spices, red cherries and lifted acid. The truffle notes follow through on the palate as well, with some toast and a long finish. Excellent quality!

Aromas include crushed red raspberry, white pepper, and a touch of fresh leather. The medium to fuller-bodied palate continues with more red fruit, mixed cherries, cherry pit, cinnamon and smoky minerality supported by smooth tannins with a touch of drying grip on the finish.

Aromatics of black cherry and cracked black pepper are woven with some old barrel notes and earth. The palate delivers raspberry, cherry, red plum and lingonberry with black pepper and cinnamon. This is a medium weight, juicy, bright and balanced with medium tannins. Pure and typical of the varietal, this is a wine that continues with raspberry and some earth on the finish. 

Aromatics of violet, red fruits, blueberry, leather and earth, coriander and bay leaf can be found in this wine. This is juicy with sweet ripe fruits, especially lots of red berry (raspberry, cherry) and cassis mixed with licorice and smoky and savory complexities. It is medium weight, clean and supple, with bright acidity. Perfect wine for all seasons!

Seductive aromas of red rose and red cherry with shaved truffle. The acid in this wine is brilliant and completely wrapped into the wine. On the palate, this pinot noir gives juicy, ripe red fruit, cherry, cranberry and truffle with dense texture and thorough, but suave tannins.

Sour cherry, bark, rose petals, red plum, and minty aromas. Quite flavorful in the palate, smooth and round, with tart cherry, rhubarb, orange zest, and pepper notes, young tannins, and moderate acidity. It was bottled under screw cap and becomes broader and better integrated with about a half hour of air. It is medium in body and length.

This Blaufrankisch has aromas of plum, black cherry, black pepper and a hint of smoke. The palate is juicy with youthful tannins and a fairly long finish. The flavors of plums are layered with minerality and savory tobacco notes.

Complex aromas of black tea, smoke, black cherry, plum, and wood introduce this wine. The flavors are bigger and fresher-fruited than the nose suggests. Black and red cherries are both there, along with red currants, and touches of earth and stone on the finish.

Rich yet medium-bodied, offering an exciting bouquet of berry, oak, earth and spice notes, with bold streaks of blueberry, raspberry, mocha and floral flavors. It finishes with an aftertaste of anise and cherries.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

This dry rosé is perfectly balanced, soft, and thirst quenching. Fresh berries, especially strawberry,with a touch of floral character and peach are well-balanced by fresh acid and minerality on the palate.The wine is dry with strawberries lingering on the finish.

A lovely rose that is balanced and joyful. Aromas of raspberry, lemon and strawberry are appealing and fragrant. Medium weight and juicy with a melange of tart red berry juice, nectarine and citrus. Refreshing, clean and focused, this is an excellent value as are all the Domaine de Fenouillet wines!

The nose presents ripe fruit aromas of peach, apple, clementine and guava. On the palate, citrus fruit and white peach flavors accompany a slight hint of sweetness. Clean with the right amount of acidity and – of course – tiny bubbles.

Wine Spectator, 91 Points: A creamy viscosity complements the texture of this harmonious version. An accessible crowd-pleaser, with lightly juicy acidity and delicate flavors of chopped almond, baked pear, saline and citrus. Disgorged January 2019.

This Champagne presents generous fruit flavors on the nose, to include apple, apricot, Bartlett pear and apple skin. The fruit continues on the palate, accented with light toasty notes. Style-wise, It is neither minerally nor yeasty, but round and flavorful. Lower acidity translates into subtle bubbly character in this tasty Champagne.

Wine Spectator 91 points: A light chalkiness accents this otherwise plush and creamy rosé, creating an interesting textural interplay that carries flavors of white cherry, green almond, fleur de sal and pink grapefruit pith, layered with well-cut acidity. Disgorged September 2018. Drink now through 2022. 350 cases imported.

Refined floral notes of wisteria balanced with medium aromatics of a mélange of fruit; white peach, cantaloupe melon, Bosc pear, lemon and nectarine. There are some subtle thyme notes an enticing note of white tea. If the aromas are fruit driven, the palate is lean, dry and frothy. This elegant wine displays of kiwi, donut peach, and pear fruit, with a mineral driven finish.